D'Artagnan thought about how strange destiny was. It manipulated people into killing each other for the benefit of some unrelated individuals who often didn't even know they existed. Thinking about it, he couldn't help but sigh.
— Alexander Dumas "The Three Musketeers"
"Sir, why keep such distance? Aren't we on the same side?"
Arthur stood by the carriage door; hearing the other party's words, he became more convinced it was a scheme designed by Victor.
Although he would never forget how simple and warm-hearted those Breton peasants were, willing even to share their meager drinks with a stranger like Arthur, he was also quite certain they didn't genuinely trust him.
Because when they finally decided to seek his help, they refused to reveal their current hiding place, and besides telling Arthur that someone had betrayed them, they were unwilling to provide any more information.
